04-07-2021, 04:46 PM
(04-07-2021, 04:11 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: Just tire kicking this CP3 thing (which I have been against thus far), if you are replacing THJ + J Rich for CP3 that seems like a clear upgrade assuming he doesn't drop off soon.
You would need to find a shooter with the smaller MLE so that could be a problem. Having two all-time great passers and losing your best shooter would be tricky. I do think CP3 would help get KP the ball in advantageous situations.
Regarding the money, CP3 would be taking a pretty big haircut in year 1 unless Mavs traded Powell away to free up more space. I realize CP3 could make more in a 3 year 100 mil contract but year one still might be 9 mil or so less than he would have made opted-in. Furthermore why wouldn't Phoenix just give him a 2 year extension? Then he gets his 44 mil + whatever he gets in the extension. That seems more likely.
If you could get the CP3 deal signed at midnight at the start of free agency, he could help you recruit veteran free agents.